All I Said Was

A boy who wants to fly ...
A bird who wants to read a book ...
A deal is struck.
At first this flying lark is amazing.
But who will have the best of the bargain - boy or bird?

About the author

Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children’s books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003–2005 he was Children’s Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael’s books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.

Ross Collins describes his younger self as looking like a currant bun and being very fond of drawing. He is still fond of drawing and is now an award-winning author and illustrator, but no longer bears any great resemblance to baked goods. His picture book The Elephantom was adapted by the National Theatre. Ross lives in Glasgow.

Summary

A boy and a bird swap places, but it doesn't go quite as expected … Support severely struggling readers with this hi-lo fable.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Morpurgo, Morpurgo Michael
• Assisted by: Ross Collins (Illustration), Collins Ross (Illustration)
• Publisher: Barrington Stoke
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.10.2019
• EAN: 9781781122976
• ISBN: 978-1-78112-297-6
• No. of pages: 32
• Series: Acorns
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Animals, plants, nature, the environment; JUVENILE FICTION / General, Wildlife (Children's / Teenage), General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage), Animal stories (Children's / Teenage), Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage), Humorous stories (Children's / Teenage), For reluctant or struggling readers (children / teenagers), Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories